Prepare against Julian Braun
DEU · World #19,930 classical · FIDE ID 16289293
Our database contains 170 games by Julian Braun, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Braun before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,058 | 2,110 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 82 | 23 | 65 | 48.2% |
| As White | 81 | 44 | 10 | 27 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 89 | 38 | 13 | 38 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Braun's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 92.6% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nc3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 93.2% | 49.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
Julian Braun's chess games
All 170 games by Julian Braun in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 82 wins, 23 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Aaron P Summerscale | 2,395 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | B11 |
| Mar 2024 | Denis Werner | 2,320 | Hamburg HSK Easter Open | C56 |
| Mar 2022 | Magnus Ermitsch | 2,127 | chT-GER U12 | C84 |
| Nov 2024 | A Boesel | 2,076 | Leer Open | B45 |
| Dec 2021 | Lars Heinemann | 1,993 | Bremen Silvester Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,330 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,533 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,702 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 1,735 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,546 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,719 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2021 | 9 | 9 | 1,555 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Braun's chess games?
170 games by Julian Braun, from Nov 2019 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Julian Braun has played.
What does Julian Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Julian Braun opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Braun answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games).
What openings does Julian Braun play as White?
As White, Julian Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Braun play as Black?
As Black, Julian Braun most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Julian Braun's FIDE rating?
Julian Braun is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (May 2026).
How many games has Julian Braun played?
Our database contains 170 games by Julian Braun, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 23 draws, 65 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Braun?
170 games by Julian Braun reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.